Tradewind Adds ScotiaMocatta Alum to Executive Team to Power European Expansion

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tradewind Markets Inc., a technology platform for digitizing the trading, settlement and ownership of precious metals is pleased to announce and welcome Steve Lowe to the executive team today. Steve will be responsible for the build out and leadership of Tradewind’s European operations.

With 30 years of industry experience, Steve helped build ScotiaMocatta, one of the world’s top bullion dealers in precious and base metals. Steve served on the board and was vice chairman of The London Bullion Market Association.

“Steve has overseen many trading and financing transactions for the world’s largest refiners, producers and investors of precious metals. His experience will be invaluable to the Tradewind team.” Said Mike Haughton, co-founder of Tradewind. “By combining Steve’s experience, credibility and relationships with a global network of industry leaders, Steve will be able to make an immediate impact to the expansion of the business.

Based in London, Steve will be expanding Tradewind’s presence in Europe, while building strategic partnerships across banks, brokers, custodians, refiners, producers, and investors in his new role. Additionally, Steve will be liaising between the Tradewind team and partners and clients with a focus on improving and adapting TWM’s product functionality, allowing the firm to drive more value for participants.

Steve Lowe said, “There is a lot of hype around blockchain. Over my time spent talking to Tradewind, as well as their customers, it is apparent they were focused on uncovering real solutions to tangible issues in the industry.” Steve went on to say, “I believe we possess a unique combination of partners, expertise and direction to drive valuable solutions at a time the industry is in need of innovation.”

Tradewind Markets Inc., is a technology platform for digitizing the trading, settlement, and ownership of precious metals. The Tradewind solution combines the world-class exchange technology of IEX, the fair, simple and transparent stock exchange with a blockchain application tailored for precious metals. Tradewind was formed in 2015 and is managed by a team of professionals with extensive experience in electronic trading, gold investment management, market operations and blockchain technology. For more information please visit https://tradewindmarkets.com/.